The Apple iPad mini, iPad, iPhone and iPod touch have take the world by storm. Everyone young and old wants to own / use one. People are simply mesmerized by all the assorted apps that are available for the various different mobile platforms. But, one of the problems for developers has been how to create the next killer app that everyone wants to download and own.

Thatís where this book comes into play. App Blanks, now in its second edition has been updated to give you one place to put down all your thoughts and ideas before ever getting into code. By using this workbook you can plan out all the various things that you will need to create your next killer app. The most important thing to do when designing anything is to get the idea out of your head and down on paper as soon as you can. Allowing it to come to life from your minds eye to code.

App Blanks gives you a place to put down all the things you need before coding:

• App Scope / Store Description (Write down the initial details of your app that is going to be built and how will it be worded once its in the iTunes store.)

• Mind Mapping / Notes (Putting down your app ideas using mind mapping allows the design creation to flow into life from concept into prototype design rite before your very eyes.)

• Icon Design (An option to create assorted icons from large to small and compare them with other designs to choose the correct one for your app. Many people don’t realize it but, the icon is the first thing people will see when they see your app.)

• iOS Device Layouts (Proportioned iOS device layouts created so you can get an idea of how things will fit on the device screen. Plus, it gives you a place to make your notes on things from colors to little details you might need to jot down when setting things up in code.)

• Additional room for Mind Mapping and Notes (Many times when creating apps we get additional thoughts and ideas. In each devices section, there are additional pages for adding Mind Maps and Notes that might come to mind during the design / development process.)

This book allows you to create your app from start to finish so that you can see what the final product will be like and think about how it will work instead of running into walls when coding without a carefully laid out plan. Plus, once you have all the details put down on paper, it will make bringing your app to life that much more easier and give you a chance to see any problems before you have started coding your app in the first place.

The Android Operating system has taken the technology market by storm. Every week there is some new device coming out running this awesome operating system. This book is designed to focus on the Android Mobile OS for Tablet and Smartphone devices. It is setup to help you bring your creation to life.

When creating an app for a mobile device size and design are a crucial part of the mix. It's not enough to have a good idea, but you need an idea that works and is easy to use on a small touch screen device. To many times people have a great initial idea but it seems that it gets lost in translation on its way to code.

One of the reasons why some apps make it and others don't is because they took the time to plan out their app, see how it works & looks before even writing down one piece of code. This simple process of spending time in concept and design changes everything. It's a critical part of the app evolution process to have a good, successful and well thought out app.

This book gives you a tool to do just that. It is setup to give you a place to put down your initial app scope, and then go more into detail on what your screen will do. Followed by the chance to sketch it out and see your app come to life before going into code to create it.

By having a place where you can create all your screens with the details it saves you time and money by allowing you to change and create new options that might be a bit more complicated to do if you just started coding from the beginning. It also has a place for you to put down your notes, create a description for the Android Market and even a place to create your apps icon too.

This portable canvas allows you to create designs for Tablet and Smartphone devices in the Android Mobile OS environment. It gives you an easy to carry portable lab to experiment and allow your ideas to flourish right before your eyes.

The BlackBerry Smartphone is one of the most top used phones in the business world. It's strong and secure operating system has been on the market for years, proving itself against all competitors time after time. But in a world where customers are demanding more apps, it has some major competition coming from the Apple iPhone and Android OS based smart phones. This book is designed to help you focus on bringing your BlackBerry Mobile OS Apps to life.

When creating an app for a mobile device, size and design are a crucial part of the mix. It's not enough to have a good idea, but you need an idea that works and is easy to use on a small touch screen surface. To many times, people have a great initial idea but it seems that it gets lost in translation on its way to being coded.

One of the reasons why some apps make it and others don't is because they took the time to plan out their app, see how it works & looks before even writing down one piece of code. This simple process of spending time in concept and design changes everything. It's a critical part of the app evolution process to having a good, successful and well thought out app.

This book gives you a tool to do just that. It is setup to give you a place to put down your initial app scope, and then go more into detail on what your screen will do. Followed by the chance to sketch it out and see your app come to life before going into code to create it.

By having a place where you can create all your screens with the details, it saves you time and money by allowing you to change and create new options that might be a bit more complicated to do if you just started coding from the beginning. It also has a place for you to put down your notes, create a description for the BlackBerry App World store and even a place to create your apps icon too.

This portable canvas allows you to create designs for the BlackBerry Mobile OS environment. It also gives you an easy to carry portable lab to experiment and allow your ideas to flourish right before your very eyes.

The Windows Mobile Smart Phone is one of the most popular and best phones used by businesses worldwide. It has a proven track record of dependability, strength and security. But, the one thing that is a huge factor now with smart phones is apps. What kind of apps are available and how well do they perform. Even though the phone might have all the bells and whistles if it doesn't have the right apps, many people won't even consider it. This book is designed to help you focus on bringing your Windows Mobile OS Apps to life.

When creating an app for a mobile device, size and design are a crucial part of the mix. It's not enough to have a good idea, but you need an idea that works and is easy to use on a small touch screen device.

One of the reasons why some apps make it and others don't is because they took the time to plan out their app, see how it works & looks before even writing down one piece of code. This simple process of spending time in concept and design changes everything. It's a critical part of the app evolution process to have a good, successful and well thought out app.

This book gives you a tool to do just that. It is setup to give you a place to put down your initial app scope, and then go more into detail on what your screen will do. Followed by the chance to sketch it out and see your app come to life before going into code to create it.

By having a place where you can create all your screens with the details, it saves you time and money by allowing you to change and create new options that might be a bit more complicated to do if you just started coding from the beginning. It also has a place for you to put down your notes, create a description for the Windows Marketplace and even a place to create your apps icon too.

This portable canvas allows you to create designs for the Windows Mobile OS environment. It gives you an easy to carry portable lab to experiment and allow your ideas to flourish right before your eyes.

About the Author: Mirko L. Cukich

Mirko Cukich has worked in the computer industry for over 18 years as a consultant in various areas.

He holds several industry related professional certifications and is a graduate of the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT).

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